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Vietnam - Results-based Rural Water Supply and Sanitation under the National Target Program Project : summary of discussion (English)

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The Executive Directors approved an International Development Association (IDA) credit in the amount of SDR 131.5 million (US$200 million equivalent) for the Vietnam Results-based Rural Water Supply and Sanitation under the National Target Program (NTP... See More +The Executive Directors approved an International Development Association (IDA) credit in the amount of SDR 131.5 million (US$200 million equivalent) for the Vietnam Results-based Rural Water Supply and Sanitation under the National Target Program (NTP) on the payment terms and conditions set out in the President's Memorandum. Directors welcomed the use of the program for results lending instrument for the operation, noting that this is the first time the instrument is being used in the East Asia and Pacific region and in the water and sanitation sector. Directors highlighted the importance of linking disbursements to concrete results in service delivery and strengthening country systems and governance at national and provincial levels. In this regard, Directors urged the team to work closely with the Government on implementation to address gaps in the NTP's governance, procurement and financial management systems and build capacity of the implementing agencies, so as to build sustainability of the program. Directors noted the importance of close supervision and monitoring of risks, engaging beneficiaries in the Program, maximizing transparency and ensuring wide dissemination of annual results achieved and lessons learned, and coordinating closely with other donors.
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TF012695-Preparation and Supervision of Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Progra ; TF011669-Preparation of Red River Delta Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Progra ; TF013061-AusAID TA for Results-based Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program u

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World Bank. 2012. Vietnam - Results-based Rural Water Supply and Sanitation under the National Target Program Project : summary of discussion. Washington, DC: World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2012/11/16933317/vietnam-results-based-rural-water-supply-sanitation-under-national-target-program-project-summary-discussion